Ace in the Hole (1951)

Porter Hall: Jacob Q. Boot

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• Jacob Q. Boot : [after learning that Tatum was once fired from another newspaper for "starting something" with the publisher's wife]  Now about that publisher's wife. I think you should know that Mrs. Boot is a grandmother three times. If you want to start something with her, she'd be very flattered.

• Jacob Q. Boot : Do you drink a lot?

  Charles Tatum : Not a lot - just frequently.

• Charles Tatum : Mr. Boot, I was passing through Albuquerque; had breakfast here. I read your paper and thought you might be interested in my reaction.

  Jacob Q. Boot : Indeed I am.

  Charles Tatum : Well, to be honest, it made me throw up. I don't mean to tell you I was expecting the New York Times, but even for Albuquerque, this is pretty Albuquerque.

  Jacob Q. Boot : Alright, here's your nickel back.

• Charles Tatum : Where's my desk?

  Jacob Q. Boot : The one by the door. You may be out of here by Saturday.

  Charles Tatum : Sooner the better.

• Charles Tatum : I don't belong in your office. Not with that embroidered sign on the wall; it gets in my way.

  Jacob Q. Boot : Then it does bother you a little.

  Charles Tatum : Not enough to stop me. I'm on my way back to the top, and if it takes a deal with a crooked sheriff, that's alright with me! And if I have to fancy it up with an Indian curse and a broken hearted wife for Leo, then that's alright too!